Administrative Assistant 2- County Attorney
Recognized as one of the best places to work in Southeast Minnesota for three consecutive years, at Olmsted County every role helps to foster a vibrant community where everyone thrives. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do, driving public service excellence and community well-being.
We don’t just offer a job, we offer a career filled with purpose, growth, and fulfillment. Our benefits package ensures your wellbeing, while career advancement opportunities and professional development empower you to reach your full potential.
Join us, and you'll be part of a purpose-driven team where your work truly makes a difference. Together, we build a sustainable, healthy, and welcoming community.
Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience
Expected starting salary is $23.58 to $31.49. Full salary is $23.58 to $39.39.
Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in business, administrative assistant, or related field.
OR
Combination of education and experience equivalent to two (2) year of experience in a customer-focused position.
Regular and reliable attendance is a necessary component of job/position. Individuals required to use County vehicles and equipment must have a valid driver’s license and be free of any major traffic violations for the last three (3) years.
Nature of Work
Under supervision, provides customer service to internal and external customers, answers questions, responds to email, and answers multi-line phone system. Performs a variety of additional administrative support tasks to the area of assignment. Supports a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace.
Examples of Work
- Acts as initial point of contact for customers. De-escalates situations and responds with solutions for customer concerns.
- Receives and distributes electronic filings from Court Administration.
- Assists the Legal Assistant and Paralegals with administrative duties.
- Provides administrative support, updates databases, runs queries as requests within case management system.
- Sorts and distributes mail.
- Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of office procedures and equipment.
- Knowledge of policies, regulations, statutes, procedures, and practices pertaining to the area of specialization.
- Knowledge of community resources.
- Skill in the use of computers and technology.
- Skill in the use of basic business math.
- Ability to perform administrative tasks.
- Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information.
- Ability to enter data quickly and accurately, with attention to detail.
- Ability to organize and prioritize daily work tasks while experiencing multiple interruptions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to recommend solutions to problems.
- Ability to de-escalate situations.
Persons with disabilities: the above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.